
Prospective Students
Admission Deadlines
International students can apply and enter Foothill College three times a year for the Fall, Winter and Spring Quarters. There is no admission for the summer except for the Intensive ESL Summer Bridge Program.
Overseas Applicants
If you are applying from outside the United States, the online application and required documents must be submitted by the following deadlines:
Fall Quarter |
Winter Quarter |
Spring Quarter |
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Application Deadline |
July 31 | October 31 | January 31 |
Orientation | Early September | Early December |
Mid March |
Classes Begin |
Late September | Early January |
Early April |
Please note that visa processing times may vary quite a bit from country to country. After you are accepted by Foothill and receive the Form I-20, you should plan carefully to have sufficient time for an F-1 visa interview.
Applicants from the U.S.
If you are already in the United States studying with an F-1 visa at another college, university, or language school, make sure you follow special transfer procedures when transferring to Foothill College from another U.S. college, university or language school.

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International Student Programs Office
650.949.7293
foothillinternational@fhda.edu
Administration Building 1900 Room 1933
Overseas Applicant Deadlines